Street Trees

Street trees add value to property as well as breaking up the line

of the built environment, helping it to blend with the surrounding
landscape. Street trees have a presence that adds many valuable
qualities to developing towns. Council retains the responsibility
to maintain trees as required and should residents wish to plant
trees on the nature strip in front of their property, they are
required to obtain approval from Council.
Whilst Council encourages private land owners to help beautify
streetscapes, it cautions that appropriate species selection is
essential to ensure that planting is an asset, not a liability.
Inappropriate selections can result in damage to infrastructure as
well as hindering pedestrian access and line of sight for motorists
at intersections and driveway access.
The following tree types cannot be used as plantings on Council
owned or controlled land:

Poplars
Willows
Inappropriate Eucalypts
Pines including all large Conifers
Coprosma Mirror bush
Pittosporum Undulatum (Native Daphne)
Cotoneaster
Any species listed as either Weeds of National Significance
under the National Weed Strategy or Declared Weeds
under the Tasmanian Weed Management Act 1999.

A list of suggested species for planting is contained on the back of

this brochure. Land owners must only plant in the road reserve
upon written request and subsequent Council approval. Visit
Councils website or contact Council to obtain a Tree Planting
Request Form to apply for planting permission.

Suggested Street Tree Species

(but not limited to)

Botanical
Name
Agonis
flexuosa
Angophora
costata
Callistemon
salignus
Callistemon
viminalis
Eucalyptus
nicholii
Malus
ioensis
"Plena"
Malus
ioensis
"rubra"
Meleluca
linariifolia
Prunus
cerasifera
"Nigra"
Tristania
nerrifolia
Ulmus glabra
"Lutescens"

Common
Name
Willow
Myrtle

Height

Spread

Deciduous?
(Y/N)

10 m

6 m

Apple Gum 15-20 m

Willow
Bottlebrush
6-7 m
Weeping
Bottlebrush
6-8 m
Narrow
Leaved
Peppermint 12-16 m

10-15 m

4 m

4-8 m

10-15 m

6-8 m

5-7 m

6-8 m

5-7 m

6-10 m

4-8 m

5-6 m

4-5 m

Water Gum

5 m

3 m

Golden Elm

12 m

8 m

Betchel
Crab Apple
Iowa Crab
Apple
Snow in
Summer
Purple
Leafed
Cherry Plum

Why Plant Street Trees?

Service locations must be taken into account with street tree

placement. It is imperative to identify the services in the street
via a 'Dial before you dig' call.

It is recognized that trees and associated vegetation form

an integral component of the natural environment, and:

Constraints on Planting in Easements

Care must be taken when planting over easements or Council

drains as the roots of a tree can damage pipes and larger trees
can hinder access and sight lines.

Trees
Information
Brochure

Provide a habitat for fauna

Maintain or improve air quality by reducing greenhouse
gases and carbon dioxide
Blend new development with the established environment
May have heritage values, and
Provide a pleasing vista in our streets and may provide a
distinctive local character for certain streets

Waratah-Wynyard Council
21 Saunders Street, Wynyard TAS 7325
PO Box 168, Wynyard TAS 7325
Phone (03) 6443 8333 Fax (03) 6443 8383

Maintenance of Street Trees

Frequently Asked Questions

Residents can assist Council in maintaining a pleasant

streetscape by:

Can I plant a tree on Council land?

Council permission is required and Council will nominate
selected species that can be used.

Watering:
This should be done twice a week for the first four weeks
following planting, then once a week for the next eight
weeks and any further watering needed would depend on
weather conditions.

What distance should the tree be planted from the road

and footpath?
Trees should be planted no less than 1.5m from the back of
the kerb, no less than 1 metre from a fence and no less
than 1 metre from a property retaining wall.

Remedial work:
Remedial work includes the removal of the stakes after six
months of the trees being planted. Pruning of the trees
would also be beneficial to ensure that the
desired shape of the tree is maintained.

Can I prune or remove a street tree?

You must not prune or remove a street tree without
Council permission. This includes trees on Council land
overhanging a footpath or boundary.

Mulching:
Newly planted trees should be mulched to reduce water
loss and to help control weeds. Do not place the mulch
directly in contact with the trunk of the plants as this can
encourage collar rot and other diseases.
Council will monitor the condition of street trees and
where necessary arrange for them to be trimmed.

Can I prune branches from another private

property?
We suggest you speak to your neighbour about what can
be done.

Complaints and Requests

In the case of a severe weather event or storm, or for
maintenance issues with street and reserves trees, contact
Council on 6443 8333. Your request will be prioritised
based on the location of the tree and the extent of the
defect.
Council can clear dangerous street trees with your help if
you contact us on 6443 8333 and indicate the location and
size of the street tree.
Council will not be responsible to take any action for trees
on non-Council controlled land. These trees may be
subject to the provisions of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning
Scheme and/or State or Federal legislation. Please contact
Councils Development Services Department on 6443 8316
for further information.

Will Council remove a tree that has nuts and berries or

has blossom?
Council will not remove existing trees on Council controlled
land purely on the basis of a personal perception that the
tree species is unsuitable.
My street tree appears to be diseased, what can be done?
Contact Council on 6443 8333 and the tree will be
inspected by a qualified horticulturist.
I have problems with boundary trees and power line
clearances, who is responsible?
Existing or proposed trees situated on non-Council
controlled property are not covered by Councils Tree
Management Policy. Council suggests you contact the
adjoining owner and Aurora direct.
The Street Trees opposite my home block my view, can I
have them removed?
Council will not remove existing trees for this
reason.